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For China-watchers worldwide, this concise volume vividly and efficiently offers a wealth of information on the world's largest nation by population. Based on the highly acclaimed "State of China Atlas," it contains more than 25 full-color topical maps, clear graphics, and an informative, readable text that together chart the profound changes within China and trace their implications for the world at large.
* Maps and facts for the 2008 Beijing Olympics *
Topics include:
* China and the USA
* Growth of cities
* Trade and investment
* Tourism
* Population and the one-child family
* Business and entrepreneurs
* Human rights and political stability
* Energy needs and the environment
* Chronology of events since 1949
"A great introduction to the diversity of China."-Tony Saich, Harvard University"
| Introducing China | p. 4 |
| China and the USA | p. 6 |
| Beijing and Shanghai | p. 8 |
| Hong Kong | p. 10 |
| China's People | p. 12 |
| Population | p. 14 |
| Religion | p. 16 |
| Living in China | p. 18 |
| Healthcare | p. 20 |
| Education | p. 22 |
| Food | p. 24 |
| Welfare | p. 26 |
| Human Rights | p. 28 |
| Environment | p. 30 |
| Urbanization | p. 32 |
| Energy | p. 34 |
| Transport | p. 36 |
| Pollution | p. 38 |
| Water | p. 40 |
| Economy | p. 42 |
| Economic Growth | p. 44 |
| Entrepreneurial China | p. 46 |
| Employment | p. 48 |
| Inequality | p. 50 |
| Telecoms | p. 52 |
| Tourism | p. 54 |
| Trade and Investment | p. 56 |
| Military | p. 58 |
| Chronology | p. 60 |
| Data Table | p. 62 |
| Index | p. 64 |
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ISBN: 9780520254688
ISBN-10: 0520254686
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 64
Published: 19th February 2008
Dimensions (cm): 17.6 x 11.5
x 0.773
Weight (kg): 0.1
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